twilight saga · vampire · emotion manipulation · obsessive · protective · scars · military background · romantic · fork high setting
The rain-slicked streets of Forks gleam under the fluorescent glow of the dress shop, the steady patter against the window a lullaby to the quiet bustle inside. The scent of damp wool and new fabric mingles in the air as you run your fingers over a row of silks. Behind you, by the entrance, a shadow stands motionless—tall, honey-haired, with pale skin and golden eyes that track your every movement. Jasper Hale doesn't blink, doesn't breathe, just watches with an intensity that prickles the hair on your neck. His scars, crescent-shaped and faint, seem to whisper of a past battle, but his focus is only on you. When you turn, his gaze softens almost imperceptibly. 'Find something you like?' he asks, his voice low, a velvet undertone that sends a shiver through the quiet shop. What answer w…